— MAGAZINE 2023 —PRESENTING A CONSORTIUM OF SPACE INDUSTRY BUSINESSES LOCATED IN JAPAN
hosted by:

CONFERENCE
AUGUST 5-10, 2023
LOGAN, UTAHPARTICIPANT COMPANIES

ArkEdge Space Inc.						 p.2-3

Genesia Corporation						 p.4-5

Infostellar, inc.							 p.6-7

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KYOCERA Corporation					 p.8-9

TAKASAGO Electric, Inc. 					p.10-11CANON ELECTRONICS INC.				

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IHI AEROSPACE Co, Ltd.					p.14-15

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.			

p.16-17KIKUCHI SEIKI CO, LTD.					p.18-19

ASPINA Inc.							 p.20-21

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Ricerca Security, Inc.					 p.22-23

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SHIKATA Co., LTD.						 p.24-25

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency		Japan Space Systems					p.28-29

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ABOUT THE JAPAN BOOTH
The space industry is experiencing a global
boom and perhaps nowhere more so is thatapparent than in Japan where scientists,
engineers, and entrepreneurs are the driving
force behind the world-renowned brands,
universities, and growing numbers of startups that are at the forefront of technology
with developing solutions that are shaping thefuture by increasing and maximizing accessinto space.

Here, at SmallSat 2023, Japan Space Systems
have brought together some of the mostinnovative technologies being developed inJapan. Visit the Japan Booth, located inside
the Field House, to meet engineers andscientists who are developing everythingfrom thrusters, bus components, and lenses
to launch solutions, data management andanalysis, and so much more.

SIDE MEETINGSThe Japan Booth is proud to host Side Meeting
sessions at this year’s SmallSat Conference on
August 8th and August 9th.
These sessions will feature select Japanesecompanies who will present and discuss theirproprietary technologies ands capabilities forserving the dynamic needs of a rapidly growing
Space 2.0 industry.
Each session is composed of participant
companies ranging from innovative start-ups
to industry-leading juggernauts with wellestablished flight heritage.

Whether your interest is in launch, spacecraft,or the communications sectors, or in precisioncomponent design, manufacturing, or materials
fabrication, there is something of interest for
all who attend.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

Japan Tech Show vol. 1
Life Science Building (LSB), Room 207
STARTS @ 9:45AM

Presenting Speakers•

Takasago Electric, Inc .

•ArkEdge Space Inc.

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Genesia Corporation•

IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd.

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Inforstellar, Inc.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade, andIndustry (METI)WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9, 2023

Japan Tech Show vol. 2
Life Science Building (LSB), Room 207
START @ 9:45AM

Presenting Speakers•

KYOCERA Corporation.

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ASPINA Inc.

•KIKUCHI SEKI CO., LTD.

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

•CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade, andIndustry (METI)

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ARKEDGE SPACE INC. IS A FAST-GROWING JAPANESE START-UP COMPANY SPECIALIZED IN
THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND RAPID DELIVERY OF LOW-COST NANOSATELLITES FOR BOTH
LOW EARTH ORBIT AND DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION MISSIONS.

OUR SATELLITESSOLUTIONS LINE-UP

6U Standard Bus

ArkEdge Space provides global and seamless services that
contribute to the cost reduction of information collection,
logistics digitalization, and efficiency improvement inagricultural land, forests, and maritime areas through theutilization of our nano-satellites.

ArkEdge Space is ready to support customers'
satellite businesses by not only adopting themodularization of the 6U satellite bus for versatility,
low cost, and short delivery time, but also by
providing integrated services from satellite designand development to on-orbit operation and groundstation data acquisition.

Smart Agriculture

By 2025, we will demonstrate multiple satellites for
IoT communications, earth observation, and satellite
VDES. We are also working on the development anddemonstration of a constellation for lunar activities.

Our 3U and 6U standardized and modular bus systems can accommodate any type of mission payload
and adapt to its requirements. Our satellites come equipped with a proprietary LoRa communication
payload enabling IoT applications worldwide, regardless of ground connectivity.

Crop Growth,
Climate, Water Level,
Ground Conditions

Environment/SDGs

Logistics Efficiency

Carbon Sink Monitoring,Fire Detection

Location, Speed,
Route of Ships,
Containers, and Trucks

ArkEdge Space’s 3U and 6U CubeSats can be operated alone or as part of a constellation, and cansupport a multitude of missions across a wide range of business applications, from geological survey tomaritime safety, from disaster monitoring to agricultural improvement.
Having drastically reduced our production costs by streamlining our designs and optimizing ourmanufacturing process, ArkEdge Space is able to provide you with an unprecedented low-cost andquick delivery service, allowing you to get into space cheaper and faster.

DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION

3U Standard Bus
Our 3U is equipped with a 100m GSD multi spectral
camera and a sub-camera, along with a data storage
and relay (S&F: Store & Forward) system for theacquisition of weak radio signals.
Flight Heritage: RWASAT-1, OPTIMAL-1

What we do is…

COMPANY INFORMATION

・Design, manufacturing, and operation service of spacecrafts(nano- satellites), ground stations and related components.
・Software development, education and consulting services.
Year of Establishment: 2018
Location: 3A DOME ARIAKE HEADQUARTER,
1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN2

ArkEdge Space has been selected for JAXA's researchand development project on communications andpositioning for lunar activities, and is participating in
the operation of EQUULEUS launched by the
ARTEMIS 1 rocket. Furthermore, ArkEdge Space willcontribute to human scientific development by
developing a child spacecraft for Comet Interceptor,
an ESA-led comet exploration mission.

Takayoshi Fukuyo
President and CEO
fukuyo-sec@arkedgespace.com

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Space optics for Hyper/Tunable multi-wavelength
onboarding micro/nano sat applications

Our primary scope of business is R&D,
manufacturing and sales of high value-added optical systems such as;

From UV region to beyond Thermal IR Optical systems (UV/VIS/IR) for aerospace equipment- Many imaging units equipped on Earth observation satellites, interplanetary
spacecrafts, astronomy satellites and International Space Station, etc.

Liquid Chrystal Tunable Filter (LCTF)

 Optical systems (UV/VIS/IR) for high-energy plants

LCTF is an optical filter that electronically controls liquid-crystal to transmit a selectablewavelength of light. Its rapid tuning capabilities over a broad spectral range allows fornumerous applications using one system without the need for multiple filters.

- Optical units for nuclear fusion experimental reactors

 Hyper/Multi-spectral imagers- Developments of imaging systems with LCTF (Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter)

Genesia’s Observation equipmentin the field of satellite and space exploration= Examples of equipment inserted into orbit =Satellite Name (Year of Launch)
ASTRO-F/AKARIOMOTENASHI (2022)
Myanmar micro-satellite (2021)
ISS-JBCS (2020)
Micro Dragon (2019)

SOLAR-B/HINODE

RISESAT(HODOYOSHI-2) (2019)
NEXTSat-1 (2018)
DIWATA-2 (2018)
CLASP (2015)

HAYABUSA-2 NIRS3PROCYON (2014)
HAYABUSA-2 (2014)
Hodoyoshi - 1

RISING-2 (2014)
HODOYOSHI-1 (2014)
STSAT-3 (2013)

RISING-2 HPT

ISS-IMAP (2012)
CIBER-1 (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013)
SERVIS-II (2007)
SELENE(KAGUYA) (2007)

CLASP

SOLAR-B(HINODE) (2006)
ASTRO-F(AKARI) (2006)
INDEX(REIMEI) (2005)

ISS/IMAP

4SERVIS-I (2003)

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Space - grade LCTF

Transmission Profile of LCTF

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Key Features of Camera with LCTF

• Light Weight & Compact• Broad Spectral Range (e.g. 400nm-1600nm)• No need to carry multiple filters• Low-Cost• Multipurpose: Marine Debris Detection, Mineral
Detection, Vegetation Mapping, Advanced Precision
Agriculture and more!

Camera with LCTF

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Website URL : http://www.genesia.com
Contact Point : sales@genesia.co.jp

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Address: 3-38-4-601 Shimo-Renjaku Mitaka Tokyo
181-0013, Japan
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HISTORY
Low Thermal Expansion Cordierite

Cordierite Optical System

Superior mechanical strength enables
lightweight mirrors with less deflection.

Low thermal expansion mirror andstructural parts are both made from one
material: Cordierite.

For more than 60 years, Kyocera has
endeavored to develop innovative new
solutions and apply technological expertise inadvanced materials to create valuable productsthat facilitate human progress.

Light Weight

KYOCERA
Cordierite TelescopeWith superior mechanical properties,
Cordierite is suitable for structural parts.

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SiC Mirror and Structural Parts
Kyocera develops SiC mirrors andstructural parts for use in outer space.

In its four primary markets - Information &Communications, Automotive,Environment &Energy, and Medical & Healthcare - Kyocera
is committed to creating value that exceeds
customer expectations. The Kyocera brandpromises performance in the areas oftechnological strength, superior quality, andreliability.

Approx. 70% Weight reduction
via ribbed structure design withhigh rigidity

KYOCERA

Structural Components
Cordierite is applicable tostructural components by its
superior mechanical property

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BUSINESS

Low Thermal Expansion
Li Ion Battery Seal
Assembled metallization technology fora ceramic and metal parts.

Scan here to visit our website andlearn more about our fine Cordierite
low thermal expansion ceramic.

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The Kyocera Group is comprised of 286
subsidiaries with a global workforce of over
76,000 employees, and consolidated sales
revenue totaling 1.62 trillion yen (approx. USD
14.6 billion) FY2022.

Sapphire Monitoring Window
Usable under an ultra high strength
vacuum.

Dense cordierite ceramicwith extremely low thermal
expansion rate
CTE = 0 +/-20ppb at 22°C

Masa Kamiura

Shinobu Nagata(Japan Contact)(US Contact)masatsugu.kamiura.gt@kyocera.jp shinobu.nagata@Kyocera.com

Kyocera is one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of high precision, high quality
ceramic components and products. Kyocera
manufactures over 200 varieties of ceramicmaterials for a wide range of applications with
cutting edge technology and services designed
to meet each customer’s needs.
In the field of aerospace exploration, Kyocera
has made numerous contributions throughits superior quality materials, exemplified by
the low thermal expansion ceramic material‘Cordierite’ and components such as telescope
mirrors, terminals for lithium-ion batteries, tankpenetration flanges, and much more.

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Other Items for Space Experimental Units

Takasago Fluidic Systems (TFS)(Application Examples)〇 Products

Miniature valves (32 units) and pumps (16 units)
used in JAXA observation rocket
for a space experiment of crystal nucleation

Thruster Valves for Space© JAXA・Micro Thruster Valve HVA/HVD Series© JAXA→ 2MPa pressure-rated for HVA, 10MPa for HVD→ 8g weight for HVA, 12g for HVD→ For small satellites / thruster systems© NASA

Thrusters

・20N-class Thruster Valve HVC Series→ 2.8MPa pressure-rated→ Frictionless moving core

Other Valves for Space

Micro syringe pumpused in the ISS for NASA/OASIS project

JAXA’s automated cell culture media exchange unit “Auto-Ex1”
has been used in the ISS.

→ YUKI Precision and Takasago have developed a small thruster (31g weight
including valve) with Green Propellant “90% HPT”
→ suitable for attitude control, de-orbit, etc. to be used in a small satellite or
Cubesats

Takasago’s HVC valve
has been qualified for
RCS systemon the JAXA’s
EPSILLON launchvehicleHVC valve will havethe first flight with next
EPSILLON launching !

Thrust ：ISP ：0.2N
150 – 155sec
Supply Pressure ：0.9MPaPower Supply ：3V/0.4W for holding, 12V/6.5W for opening
Heater Power ：0W (cold start OK)© YUKI Precision

・10MPa High Pressure Gas Valve HVB→→→ Our first flight heritage valve on the ALE-1, ALE-2 Satellites〇 Contact(This item was developedwith subsidy from Japanese Government)

Masahiko Inoue
m-inoue@takasago-elec.co.jp© ALE

Hello! We are always excited about attending this conference.
Please meet us and find the real miniature products of Takasago and YUKI !

© ALE・Ultra-Small Solenoid Valve
NV/NLV Series→ One of the world class smallest valve,
Dia.5.7 X Height 27 with less than 4g weight→ very suitable for experimental device

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URL: https://www.takasago-fluidics.com/
Contact Point: (phone) +81-(0)70-6580-2404

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Address: 66 Kakitsubata Narumi-cho, Midori-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 458-8522 Japan

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EPSILON Launch Service

Propulsion Systems

SPEC

EpsilonCapability

SSO (Alt 350-700[km]) 600+[kg]LEO (Alt 500[km], inclination31.1[deg]) 1400+[kg]

Accuracy

Altitude ±15[km] or less (Actual: 1.2[km]@F4)
Inclination ±0.15[deg] or less (Actual: 0.08[deg]@F5)

Multiple Satellite Launch

Available

EPSILON: Begin space access with flagship launch vehicle of Japan
 Suitable for small satellites
 Dedicated and Rideshare launch is available.
 Satellite delivery to launch site by X-10 to launch
Please see more detail from QR code.

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Simple PAF

Space Products(Payload Attach Fitting for small satellite)
The features of Simple PAF– A general Marman Clamp Band
– Low cost and Short delivery time
– Mass of Satellite is up to 250kg– Low Shock (Less than 200G)– Easy-to-use (Non-Pyro)– Electrical Interface (compatible with Pyro)

Space Debris Removal

Separation
LaunchVehicle（L/V）

Manned Space Technologies& Robotics

Launched in 2021,
Now operating

Satellite

DRUMS (Debris Removal
Unprecedented Micro-Satellite)

Simple PAF
When the satellite reaches the orbit, the separation
mechanism is activated to separate the satellite.

The Simple PAF is a structure that connects a small satellite up to 250 kg to the Launch
Vehicle.

Provided by JAXA/NASA

Airlock for Japanese Experiment Module
Ground Station
for satellite communication
THC (Temperature and Humidity Controller)
for Japanese Experiment Module

φ8 inchφ239 mm

φ15 inchⒸJAXA/KHI

Sampling System Manipulator
for MMX(Mars Moon eXploration)

Mechanical I/F Diameter Lineup

Simple PAF Specification Overview
Type
Pitch Diameter
Mechanical I/F
Number of bolts
with Satellite
Bolt standard
Electrical I/F with satellite
Satellite frame mass

Pitch Diameter
Mechanical I/F
Number of bolts
with L/V
Bolt standard
Electrical I/F with L/V

Satellite release springBand tightening force
Total mass

Simple PAF 15M
Simple PAF 239M
381.0mm(15in)
246.0mm24
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NAS 6204: 1/4 in Hex Head Bolt
Separation confirmation SW: 2 or 3 (optional)
UMB: Optional
0.9kg*1
0.6(TBD)kg*1
0.4kg*1
203.2mm(8in)381.0mm(15in)
271.0mm12
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NAS 6204: 1/4 in Hex Head Bolt
Two operating lines: standard
Separation confirmation SW: 2 (optional)
UMB: Optional
3 or 63, 6 or 12 Pieces
3 or 6
6 kN or 8.4 kN
3.2kg*1
3.5kg*1
2.4kg*1

Simple PAF 8M
203.2mm(8in)12Note *1: Excluding some devices (Satellite emission spring, Limit SW, Umb connector)

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Returned to Earthsafely in 2018

Payload Fairing

Kawasaki has developed and operated small to large PAF for H-IIA Launch Vehicle, and has
used these results for Simple PAF.

Payload Fairing & Payload Adapter

Thermal Protection Systems

Satellite
PayloadAdapterⒸJAXA

Payload Attach Fitting for H-IIA Launch Vehicle

ⒸJAXA

ⒸJAXA

Thermal Protection System for HTV Small Re-entry CapsuleⒸJAXA/KHI

Sample Return Capsulefor MMX(Mars Moon eXploration)

Contact

Hiroki Onikura

onikura_hiroki@khi.co.jpⒸJAXA

Payload Fairing for H3 Launch Vehicle

Michiaki Matsumoto

matsumoto_michiaki@khi.co.jp

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Metal Stamping
We have extensive experience in the production ofdifferently shaped stamped parts STUD caulking for invehicle applications.Space-saving parts,We can also produce
3D curved surfaces, drawn parts, and anodized aluminum
decorated parts.
Mounted on the back side of meters, etc.

Torque Hinges
We offer space-saving hinges with high quality, highfunctionality, high torque, and high durability for
information equipment such as notebook PCs, cameras,
household appliances, and in-vehicle equipment.
Used for open/close
movable shafts of display
sections, etc.

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Not in Japan Booth
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CASE STUDYABOUT USJapan Space Systems develops spacesystems with the aim of using geospatial
information to enhance conservation
capabilities, secure natural resources,
protect the environment, and grow theeconomy so that we can all live in a betterworld. Along with partner agencies who
participate in international cooperation
efforts and research, we develop
technology and human capital towards
promoting advancements in spacetechnologies.

OUR ACTIVITIES•

Promote the research,development, standardization,and utilization of space systems.

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Promote internationalcommercialization,
expansion, improvement, andcompetitiveness of spacesystems.

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Promote international
cooperation of space systems.

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Promote the use anddevelopment of spacetechnology and its associatedhuman capital.
Promote and maintain support
for the Quasi-Zenith satellite
system.

BACKGROUND

Satellite Data Analysis to Curb Illegal, Unreported andUnregulated (IUU) Fishing in Indonesian Waters
PALSAR-2/ScanSAR Power ImagePROJECT
Beginning in 2021, Japan Space Systems (JSS) partneredwith the Indonesian government towards developing asolution that would enhance Indonesia’s monitoring of
its EEZ to better enable enforcement of its fisheries
regulations. The solution developed involved using the
PALSAR-2, a synthetic aperture radar sensor aboard
Japan’s ALOS-2 satellite. However, because a pixel ofdata for the PALSAR-2/ScanSAR captures an area muchlarger than that of a typical fishing vessel, JSS devised
a test to demonstrate PALSAR-2/ScanSAR’s capability
to effectively monitor and track smaller watercraftsuspected of IUU activities.

Calculations Used

This figure depicts the location of the area
observed for this test along with the date andtime of the observation.

TEST RESULTS
During the test, performed 06/12/2022, not only was
the PALSAR-2 able to quickly scan an area of 47,973
square nautical miles within in a single image, but it
easily detected and identified the specified target
vessel; proving the solution to be both a cost-effective
and technologically effective methods for monitoring,
tracking and preventing IUU fishing activities inIndonesian waters.

Project Target Vessel

KMN. INKA MINA 332

Thanks to the Ministry of Marine Affairs andFisheries of the Republic of Indonesia for theircooperation and coordination efforts along withthe local Indonesian fishermen from Perancak,
Bali who participated in this project.
Special acknowledgment to the Japan
Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for
providing access to the data sets acquired by
PALSAR-2 for this project.
Funding for this case study was provided by theJapan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Date of Observation
June 12, 2022
Time of Observation
03:57:38 — 03:58:17 (UTC)ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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Results

With an area of 1,864,873 square miles, Indonesia’s
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is the world’s sixth
largest of the kind. Fisheries within Indonesia’s EEZ are
active and producing an estimated 31.43 billion USD,
which accounts for approximately 2.65 % of Indonesia’sGDP. Regulating fishing activities in such a vast andopen area of water is a very difficult task to manage. In
fact, recent estimates indicate that even a single illegal,
unreported and unregulated (IUU) trawler or fishingvessel could cost Indonesia as much as 1.2 million USD
annually, with the total estimated number of IUU vessels
fishing Indonesia’s EEZ being responsible for up tonearly 390 million USD each year.

Duration of Observation
0:00:49

This Indonesian flagged ship, the “KNM. INKA MINA
332,” was the vessel targeted and tracked by the
PALSAR-2 for this case study. Measuring 17.6 metersin length and weighing 33 gross tons, the KNM. INKA
MINA 332 is representative of the majority of smaller
fishing vessels that participate in fishing and trawlingin Indonesian waters.

PROJECT LEAD
Shinsaku Nakamura

Nakamura-Shinsaku@japanspacesystems.or.jp

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PUBLISHER
Japan Space Systems
3-5-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0011 JAPANCONTACT
Nakamura-Shinsaku@jspacesystems.or.jp© Japan Booth 2023 — All Rights Reserved

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